7. With their words wise people spread knowledge.But there is no knowledge in the thoughts of the foolish.
8. The Lord hates the sacrifice that the wicked person offers.But he is pleased with an honest person’s prayer.
9. The Lord hates what evil people do.But he loves those who do what is right.
10. The person who quits doing what is right will really be punished.The one who hates to be corrected will die.
11. The Lord knows what is happening where the dead people are.So he can surely know what living people are thinking.
12. A person who laughs at wisdom does not like to be corrected.He will not ask advice from the wise.
13. Happiness makes a person smile.But sadness breaks a person’s spirit.
14. Smart people want more knowledge.But a foolish person just wants more foolishness.
15. Every day is hard for those who suffer.But a happy heart makes it like a continual feast.
16. It is better to be poor and respect the Lordthan to be wealthy and have much trouble.
17. It is better to eat vegetables with those who love youthan to eat meat with those who hate you.
18. A person who quickly gets angry causes trouble.But a person who controls his temper stops a quarrel.
19. A lazy person’s life is as difficult as walking through a patch of thorns.But an honest person’s life is as easy as walking down a smooth highway.